Waste Management - Impact of Waste Accumulation — Flashcards

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Waste is useless or unwanted material that has no further use and is thrown away. It may also be called trash, rubbish, refuse, garbage, or junk. In daily life, waste comes from homes, farms, industri…

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Natural waste from plants, animals, and insects is automatically recycled by nature. It is absorbed by soil, consumed, or returned to the atmosphere as gas. Human-made waste often accumulates faster a…

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Spoilage of landscape means heaps of rubbish, garbage, and trash left uncared for in urban areas. It spoils the beauty of the land and damages the environment. Such waste becomes a breeding ground for…

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Cities produce large amounts of waste because population, industry, and consumption are increasing. Open dumping, lack of proper disposal space, and poorly placed dustbins lead to garbage accumulation…

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A pollutant is a substance that causes pollution. Examples of air pollutants include carbon monoxide from motor vehicles, sulphur dioxide from factories, and ash from volcanic eruption. These substanc…

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Primary pollutants are pollutants that are emitted directly into the air. Examples include carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and suspended particulate matter. They enter the atmosphere…

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A secondary pollutant is formed when primary pollutants react with other substances in the atmosphere. Ozone is an example. It is harmful in the lower atmosphere, where it contributes to air pollution…

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The most common hazards of air pollution are acid rain, global warming, ozone depletion, and smog formation. These hazards damage the environment, human health, crops, forests, and buildings.